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Baroda House
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General information
Construction started1921
Completed1936
OwnerBefore: Baroda state
Now: Indian Railways
Technical details
Floor area8 acres
Design and construction
Architect(s)Sir Edwin Lutyens

Baroda House was the residence of the Maharaja of Baroda in Delhi.[1] It is located on Kasturba Gandhi Marg, next to Faridkot House.

History

It was designed by the architect of New Delhi, Sir Edwin Lutyens. He designed the house on a train and it took 15 years to complete in 1936.[2][3] Presently it is being used as the Zonal Headquarters Office of Northern Railways.[4]

Plaque of the Northern Railway at Baroda House

See also

References

  1. ^ "Stories behind the royal abodes: Every palace built by princely states in Delhi has a riveting past - The Hindu". The Hindu. 7 February 2016.
  2. ^ Singh, Rohini (6 October 2002). "Pride & prejudice". The Economic Times. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
  3. ^ Sharma, Manoj (8 June 2011). "Of princes, palaces and plush points". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  4. ^ "Reference at www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in".

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